Shanghai to Stara Zagora time converter

Stara Zagora is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Stara Zagora.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Stara Zagora EEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Mon, Oct 19
EESTUTC+3-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Stara Zagora conversion table

Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Stara Zagora. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ShanghaiStara Zagora
12:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Stara Zagora).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Stara Zagora switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -5h

Distance

Shanghai and Stara Zagora are 8,161 km (5,071 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Stara Zagora?

Stara Zagora is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Stara Zagora when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Stara Zagora.

When is the best time to call Stara Zagora from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Stara Zagora).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Stara Zagora change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.